Sermons on Deeper Faith:

Wonderful, Counselor Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 3, 2012

This is part one of an Advent series on Isaiah 9:6, on the purposes, names and deity of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Wonderful, Counselor Isaiah 9:6 In Isaiah 9:6 we read the familiar verse promising the future birth of Jesus: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Sheep And Goats

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2012

How can we help those around us? Do we see those who are hurting around us, or do we walk around them?

Are you a Sheep or Goat? Matthew 25:31-46 August 26, 2012 I remember when I was in seminary I would have some classes in which the professor would tell us we would have a “take home final.” Whenever I heard those words I was filled with great joy. But there were students who were not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-45

Denomination: Baptist

My Shepherd

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 6, 2012

When the Lord of the universe becomes personal to you, He becomes also your shepherd. The one that keeps you safe and leads your life.

My Shepherd Psalm 23 Introduction- Please turn to Psalm 23 in your Bible. The easiest way to find Psalms is to divide your Bible in half. Psalm is a very familiar verse. I would think between funerals and man’s times of sorrow, it is quoted often, but the heart of David is often ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Word Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 7, 2012

We need to thank God for His Word everyday!

INTRODUCTION • MACHINE GUN PREACHER CLIP PC VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • Another use for the Word of God. • A story from Religion News Service reports that if someone could gather up all the Bibles either being used or gathering dust in American homes, the stack would be 29 million ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Mighty God Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 8, 2012

"Mighty God" answers the question: How can Jesus be God?

Jesus Is "Mighty God" Isaiah 9:6: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God...” The Savior who was born in a barn and laid in a feeding trough would be called Wonderful because He would ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Toarch Bearers

Contributed by Bret Bone on Dec 10, 2012

Torch Bearer’s from the Bible… Immediately I began to think about what it truly meant to be a Torch Bearer … A Torch Bearer is someone who puts others before themselves. A Torch Bearer changes people’s lives for the better wherever they travel in l

Video Welcome…Guests/ Holy grounds Slide #1 This past Wednesday I was blessed by being asked to preach the final Chapel service at the USW before the Christmas break. (University of the Southwest) When Kenny Reed the campus pastor…originally called me in September and asked if I ...read more

Scripture: John 12:35

Fresh Fire: The Difference - The Holy Spirit In The Church And In You Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 11, 2012

What is your ministry, what gifts or talents has God given to you? How can YOU make a difference?

Fresh Fire: The Difference - The Holy Spirit in the Church and in You When you think of church what do you think of? Do you think of the building? Do you think of the worship service? Do you think about what we do? Or do you think about who we are? Let me ask the question in a different way: Do ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Missing The Mark Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 17, 2012

This message series inspired by Kyle Idleman's book, "Not a Fan."

“Missing the Mark” A Fan or a Follower - #4 of 5 Jerry Watts Matthew 23 (Note: This series is inspired by Kyle Idleman’s book – “Not a Fan”) * His name was Matt Emmons. In the 2004 Olympics, he was competing in the 50-meter three-position rifle event and was one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

Giving It Away Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 19, 2012

Money is a major challenge for anyone who wants to be a follower of Jesus and a child of God.

The Feast of Great Joy Too many of us worship at the “Shrine of the Golden Arches” In Dangers, Toils & Snares, John Ortberg writes: When we take our children to the shrine of the Golden Arches, they always lust for the meal that comes with a cheap little prize, a combination ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Did Jesus Come?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 21, 2012

Jesus came to be Immanuel but why?

WHY DID JESUS COME? John 1:14 John 1:14, “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” 1) Jesus came to be Immanuel-God with us. The Word became flesh. As we discovered ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas - 4 Ps’ Of Messiah And Beyond...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 24, 2012

To focus on the oft-quoted Messianic Prophecy of Isaiah 9:6-7 in order to understand and appreciate the magnitude of greatness of the one and only Messiah

CHRISTMAS - 4 PS’ OF MESSIAH For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: *other

The Road To The King

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Dec 27, 2012

This story takes a look at the Magi's visit to see Jesus

The Road to the King Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction: Roads of life! 1. One of the things my wife likes about the valley is the straight roads! Motion sickness is one of the worst! 2. Roads and highways have often been used to symbolize life! --John Bunyan’s Christian classic Pilgrim’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Everything "Right" About The Messiah!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 30, 2012

Heavenly Father was spot on in giving the RIGHT Messiah, at the RIGHT place and RIGHT time at the RIGHT price on the First Christmas

EVERYTHING "RIGHT" ABOUT THE MESSIAH For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of His government and peace there ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: *other

The Cup Sermon

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 1, 2013

To share that each one of us are special and loved in God's eyes. Each one of us were made by His hands and have a special place with God.

Here we are. The first Sunday in 2013 and I have an important question for you. How many of you here this morning, “ would like to have a fresh start in your Christian life? ” Many of us here this morning have made many mistakes this past year and in our lives as Christians. We have ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Other

Christ Is Just The Beginning Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jan 6, 2013

Christmas shouldn't be the end of the season but just the beginning for us

Christ is Just the Beginning Luke 2:1-7 When will you begin to take down your Christmas decorations? In our family, my wife begins no later than December 28th. The reality is that the decorations may come down but I’m responsible for dragging the tree upstairs to the attic and so it may stay ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist